Mobile High-Power Microwave Weapon Market Report 2026

The mobile high-power microwave weapon market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.45 billion in 2025 to $1.72 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising need for electronic warfare capabilities, development of portable hpm generators, integration of pulse forming networks and microwave emitters, deployment on mobile military platforms, increasing threats from unmanned aerial systems.

The mobile high-power microwave weapon market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of vehicle-mounted high-power microwave platforms, advancement in directed-energy weapon miniaturization, growth in battlefield electronic disruption applications, integration with network-centric defense systems, expansion of export and international defense programs. Major trends in the forecast period include rapid deployment and mobility solutions, multi-platform integration, scalable power output systems, counter-uas and electronic warfare focus, modular and upgradeable architectures.

The increasing defense budget is expected to drive the growth of the mobile high-power microwave weapon market going forward. Defense budget refers to the funds allocated by a nation's military to purchase, replenish, and maintain its stockpile of bullets, shells, missiles, and other munitions. Defense budgets are rising due to heightened geopolitical tensions, expanded military operations, and the need to replenish depleted ammunition supplies. Mobile high-power microwave weapons are used in defense to disable enemy electronics and communications, and growing defense expenditures support their development, deployment, and technological advancement. For instance, in February 2025, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a Sweden-based independent international research institute providing open-source analysis and data on conflict, arms control, disarmament, and military expenditure, global defense spending reached USD 2.46 trillion in 2024, up from USD 2.24 trillion the previous year. Therefore, the increasing defense budget is driving the growth of the mobile high-power microwave weapon market.

Key companies in the mobile high-power microwave weapon market are advancing high-power microwave (HPM) directed-energy weapon systems for rapid deployment in complex operational environments. These systems generate concentrated microwave energy to disrupt or destroy electronic systems, communication networks, and unmanned vehicles without causing direct harm to humans. In February 2025, China North Industries Group Corporation showcased multiple mobile, ground-based HPM-directed energy systems, including the Hurricane 2000 and Hurricane 3000, at the Zhuhai Air Show, alongside another system from China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation. These systems can detect, lock onto, and neutralize multiple drones simultaneously using wide-area electromagnetic pulses, providing a cost-effective alternative to conventional munitions. Mounted on 8×8 armored or truck chassis, they are designed for deployment in urban and other complex environments while minimizing civilian risk. With ranges of 2,000-3,000 meters, these systems demonstrate China’s strategic focus on high-energy microwave technologies for future warfare.

In May 2025, AeroVironment Inc., a US-based defense contractor, acquired BlueHalo LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens AeroVironment’s technological capabilities and scale, enabling it to provide integrated defense solutions across all domains. The company can better support customer missions with enhanced autonomy, cyber, space, and directed-energy capabilities. BlueHalo LLC specializes in developing directed-energy systems, including high-power microwave components.

Major companies operating in the mobile high-power microwave weapon market are The Boeing Company, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco Group), Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Leidos Holdings Inc., Textron Systems Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, Elbit Systems Ltd, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, General Atomics, QinetiQ Group plc, Hanwha Aerospace Co. Ltd, LIG Nex1 Co. Ltd, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., AeroVironment Inc., Epirus Inc., Physical Sciences Inc.

North America was the largest region in the mobile high-power microwave weapon market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the mobile high-power microwave weapon market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have affected the mobile high-power microwave weapon market by increasing costs of imported components such as HPM generators, pulse forming networks, and microwave antennas, particularly impacting production in Asia-Pacific hubs like China and Taiwan. Vehicle-mounted and fixed installation systems are most affected due to reliance on specialized electronic components. While tariffs raise production costs, they also drive local manufacturing initiatives, innovation, and development of domestic HPM solutions, supporting self-reliance in defense technology.

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A mobile high-power microwave weapon is a transportable directed-energy system mounted on vehicles, designed to emit strong microwave energy that can disrupt or disable electronic devices and unmanned aerial systems. These weapons can be installed on vehicles, aircraft, or ships, providing tactical flexibility, rapid deployment, and the capability to counter threats such as enemy radar, drones, or communication networks, making them essential in modern electronic warfare.

The main types of mobile high-power microwave weapons include vehicle-mounted, man-portable, and fixed-installation systems. Vehicle-mounted systems, often installed on military vehicles such as trucks or armored personnel carriers, are designed for fast deployment and repositioning to meet changing battlefield needs. They operate across frequency ranges such as L-Band, S-Band, C-Band, and X-Band, with power outputs ranging from up to 100 kW, 100-500 kW, and above 500 kW. These weapons can be used on land, naval, and airborne platforms, serving applications in military operations, homeland security, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure protection.

The countries covered in the mobile high-power microwave weapon market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The mobile high-power microwave weapon market consists of sales of high-power microwave (HPM) generators, pulse forming networks (PFN), microwave antennas or emitters, mobile platforms or vehicles, and power supply units. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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